THE SOUTHERN FISHING REPORT
by Ken Sturdivant
106 Hickory Ridge
Cumming, Georgia 30040

August 15, 2008

JACKSON LAKE IS DOWN 1 FOOT, CLEAR, AND 87, BY ED CAVENDER

Bass fishing is fair on Jackson Lake. Top water will target shallow fish in the early morning. Look down lake on main lake riprap and seawalls. Also look for fish feeding on open water shad during the early morning and in overcast conditions. Expect to find a mix of stripes, spots, and largemouth. Fish shallow on rocky points very early and late in the day. Fish can also be found in the main lake blow downs without fishing particularly deep. Other than that, few quality fish seem to be available in shallow water. While the fishing can be hit and miss, quality fish are being caught out to 15' and deeper. When you find them on deep structure, you may have a group of fish. Fishing for reaction strikes with the crank bait can be a good strategy. Use shad raps to take fish from 8 foot of water. Throw 15'+ diving baits to search for deeper fish. Jigs work well for catching fish in all depth ranges, particularly on wood and other structure targets. Try large worms like the Ole Monster, as well as shaky head rigs with Trick worms. Most of your fishing is on the main lake. Work the points, humps, blow downs, brush, docks, and rocks. Drop Shot rigs are particularly productive this time of year. Use the rig to present Finesse worms and Trick worms to fish passing directly under your sonar and well above the bottom. Also use the rig on short casts to deep fish holding on bottom. It is worth noting that main lake fishing can be a difficult proposition on summer weekends. Fish before and after the crowd. Be careful and be one of the thoughtful boaters on the lake.

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